Tue Sep 03 02:25:42 UTC 2024: – Thulasimathi Murugesan had a birth deformity in her left hand but was never told by her father, who got her used to playing badminton alongside able-bodied children
– Thulasimathi demanded to know why she couldn’t play in international events, which led her to pursue para-badminton and aim for Paralympics qualification
– Despite growing up in poverty and facing challenges, Thulasimathi won India’s first women’s podium at Paris in Para badminton
– Her father, who loved sports, coached her and her sister in various sports before deciding on badminton as the toughest challenge for them
– Thulasimathi’s dedication and sacrifice led her to train at the Gopichand academy in Hyderabad, where she impressed coaches with her talent and intelligence
– Her non-functioning arm posed challenges in body balance, but with scientific training, Thulasimathi overcame obstacles and achieved success in para-badminton, fulfilling her father’s fairytale.

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